ABSTRACT

This book explores the wide-ranging elements of property PR in the UK, with a strong emphasis on communications theory, strategy and technique. The editors begin with an introduction to the property cycle and the role of property PR within it; consideration of the changes and challenges facing the industry; various structures of property communications; and the need for a strategic approach.

Subsequent chapters provide perspectives and lessons from contributors in a variety of property sectors including commercial property, estate agency, social housing, property consultancy, proptech, retail and homebuilding. The book concludes with insight into future change, both for the property industry and for the communication function within it.

This book is recommended reading for all property PR teams, for students studying for property, PR or marketing degrees, and for anyone working in the built environment sector who needs to consider PR and marketing as part of their role.

chapter 1|11 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|17 pages

Promoting large-scale mixed-use schemes

Building a story for new communities

chapter 3|16 pages

Promoting commercial real estate

Influence and innovation

chapter 4|23 pages

Promoting homebuilding

Positive communication in delivering new homes

chapter 5|22 pages

Promoting housing associations

Creating a community

chapter 6|10 pages

Promoting local authorities as developers

From functional to aspirational

chapter 7|12 pages

Promoting student housing

Maintaining value and predicting the future

chapter 8|9 pages

Promoting high-end property

Where less is more – the art of communication at the top end of the market

chapter 9|14 pages

Promoting interior design

Visual creativity and online media – a PR match made in heaven

chapter 10|8 pages

Promoting estate agency

Expert insight

chapter 11|8 pages

Promoting B2C proptech

The role of PR in building a proptech business in estate agency

chapter 12|12 pages

Promoting B2B proptech

An online revolution in the private rental sector

chapter 13|15 pages

Promoting property consultancies

Capitalising on change

chapter 14|8 pages

Conclusion

The future of promoting property